Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when ...

Apples and pumpkins might be the fruit at the forefront of your mind come fall, but don't forget about sweet, juicy pears! Whether golden, green, speckled, or smooth, pears of all types are utterly ...

Question: Our new house has a few apple and pear trees. They are older trees, but they don't have a lot of fruit. How do we tell when they are ripe? Answer: The first thing to know about apple trees ...

Asian pears are the consummate palate cleanser. Ripe Asian pears are in our markets now, but how do you tell if they’re ripe? Both ripe and unripe Asian pears are juicy, lightly sweet and crisp. The ...

Nothing beats the flavor of home grown fruit picked right off the tree in your own yard. For great flavor, however, it's important to harvest fruit at the right time. Some fruit must ripen on the tree ...

Fruit trees are often looked upon as the most difficult edible plants to grow — maybe with the exception of the tomato, depending on the year. Once a suitable variety is selected and planted, there’s ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...